Welcome ceremony for the new Principal Rev. Fr Vijay Joyson D'Souza

Welcome ceremony for the new Principal Rev. Fr Vijay Joyson D'Souza was organized on May 18, 2024.Fr Vijay D'Souza was escorted to SMES, Kannarpady campus by the Priest and the parishners of St John, the Evangelist Church, Pangla. He was offered a grand floral welcome at the entrance by the Management, Correspondent and the staff of St Mary's . The formal program commenced with a welcome dance performed by the students of secondary section. Rev. Fr Johnson L Sequeira, hitherto Principal presented the welcome note. A special prayer session was conducted by St Mary's Teachers' choir to wish him good will and success. Later he was officially welcomed through a floral felicitation. Rev. Fr Vijay D'Souza in his first speech as Principal proudly expressed his happiness to join St Mary's family and stated that the journey of excellence at St Mary's can be accelerated to greater speed through the teamwork and collaborative efforts. Correspondent V. Rev. Fr Charles Menezes in his Presidential address briefly detailed the genesis, evolution and the value system of St Mary's. Vice principal Ms Rita Quadros; Rev.Fr Anil Castelino; Fr.Alwyn sequeira , Editor of Uzvad; Fr Paul Dsouza, Uncle of Fr Vijay D'Souza; Fr Roy lobo; Mr Maxim Dsouza;Ms Benedicta Fernandes; The Members of School management Committee, Staff and students were present on the ocassion.The parents of Rev. Fr Vijay D'Souza and the parishners of St John, the Evangelist Church, Pangla graced the ocassion.The program ended with the school anthem. Ms Shruthi anchored the program.